Strategy Manager or Senior Manager - Utilities ...
Accenture - San Diego, CA
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worldu2019s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicesu2014creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the worldu2019s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360u00b0 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360u00b0 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at In Accenture Strategy we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the worldu2019s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360u00b0 stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organizationu2019s total enterprise reinvention. You Are: Passionate about leveraging innovation and design thinking to drive strategic transformation, particularly within the Utilities industry. Enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across consulting to develop insightful, strategic solutions for complex business challenges. A strategic thinker with a focus on fundamentally reshaping client operations through forward-looking strategies and impactful solutions. Adept at understanding the broader business context and crafting actionable strategies that address our clients' most pressing issues. The Work: + Strategic Client Engagement: Develop and sustain strategic relationships with clients in the Utilities, serving as a key advisor to understand and address their strategic business needs and industry challenges. + Strategic Initiative Leadership: Drive and oversee strategic initiatives, leading teams to deliver high-impact solutions in exploration, production, and operations, with a focus on aligning solutions with clientsu2019 long-term strategic objectives. + Industry Insight & Strategy Development: Offer deep industry insights and strategic analysis assessing market dynamics, operational trends, and technological innovations to inform and shape client strategies. + Innovative Strategy Formulation: Collaborate with clients to craft and implement forward-thinking strategies that enhance operational efficiency, optimize costs, and elevate production capabilities within the Utilities industry. + Leadership & Talent Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and high performance, while ensuring the delivery of impactful and strategic consulting solutions. + Strategic Communication & Reporting: Develop and present strategic insights, recommendations, and progress reports to senior client stakeholders, effectively communicating the value and impact of strategic initiatives. Hereu2019s What You Need: + Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, industry strategy, or a related advisory role + Demonstrated strategy consulting skillset, including business case development, financial modeling, market analysis, and executive-level presentation creation + Utilities industry experience, with exposure to one or more of the following areas: + Transmission & Distribution + Power Generation (conventional, nuclear, or renewables) + Energy Retail & Customer Operations + Renewables and clean energy programs + Strong understanding of utility industry challenges, such as load growth and large-load demand, cost optimization, grid reliability and resiliency, regulatory environments, and customer bill affordability + Proven ability to operate in senior, client-facing roles, engaging executives and influencing strategic direction + Experience contributing to or leading thought leadership and point-of-view development + Educational background: Bacheloru2019s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline Bonus Points If: + Senior Utilities Relationships: Established relationships with senior leaders at electric, gas, or multi-utility companies, supporting your ability to influence and drive strategic conversations + Broad Utilities Insight: Experience across multiple parts of the utilities value chain, with a strong understanding of how generation, T&D, retail/customer operations, and renewables intersect + Data & AI Experience: Hands-on experience leveraging data, analytics, or AI (including GenAI) to inform strategy, improve decision-making, or drive measurable utility outcomes + Advanced Degree: Masteru2019s degree or other advanced education in a related field Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits Accenture ( Role Location Annual Salary Range California $87,400 to $253,000 Cleveland $87,400 to $253,000 Colorado $87,400 to $253,000 District of Columbia $87,400 to $253,000 Illinois $87,400 to $253,000 Maryland $87,400 to $253,000 Massachusetts $87,400 to $253,000 Minnesota $87,400 to $253,000 New York $87,400 to $253,000 New Jersey $87,400 to $253,000 Washington $87,400 to $253,000 #LI-NA Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. 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Created: 2026-02-02